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Runs in and around Chester-le-Street
4 running routes in Chester-le-Street · 20 more nearby
Runners in and around Chester-le-Street get anything from 5km to 16km, and it's mostly on pavement and quiet roads, so road shoes are fine. Expect gently rolling ground rather than anything sustained. There's a mix of loops and out-and-backs to choose from. Washington and Houghton-le-Spring are close enough to be worth a look too.
Runs in Chester-le-Street
Chester-le-Street Riverside Park
Chester-le-Street, England
Starting from Cone Terrace and following the River Wear to Crichton Avenue, then returning via Riverside Gardens.
Waldridge Country Park
Waldridge Park, England
Starting from Tinklers Row Car Park and looping round Waldridge Country Park, mostly following Cong Burn.
Wheatsheaf C2C & River Loop
South Pelaw, County Durham
Starting from the Wheatsheaf Pup, a 10 Mile gently undulating route which follows the Coast To Coast cycle route down to the Cox Green…
Wheatsheaf to Beamish and Back
South Pelaw, County Durham
Starting at The Wheatsheaf Pub, this loop follows the Coast to Coast (C2C) route on a steady climb towards Beamish Museum.
Runs around Chester-le-Street
Within roughly 10 km, sorted by distance.
Consett and Sunderland Railway Path
Sunderland, England
Following the railway path from Biddick Lane to Durham Road and back.
The Princess Anne Park
Sunderland, England
Starting from Biddick Lane and looping roundBiddick Playing Fields to the east, then Princess Anne Park to the north, crossing the A182 and…
Herrington Country Park from Shiney Row
Sunderland, England
A loop around Herrington Country Park from the path just off Mill Terrace.
Rainton Meadows
Sunderland, England
A loop of Rainton Meadows via the ponds, starting and finishing at the visitor centre car park.
Herrington Country Park from the Visitor Area
Sunderland, England
A circuit of Herrington Country Park starts from the southeast corner of car park near Chester Road.
Aykley Wood
Durham, England
A loop of Aykley Wood Nature Reserve starting and finishing at Carr House Drive.
Washington Wetland 10
Washington, Tyne and Wear
This out-and-back route follows the River Wear from the Washington Wetland Centre.
Beamish Loop
Tanfield Manor, England
From the access point to the railway path on King Edward VIII Terrace follows the path to Beamish, then loops around Beamish Park Golf…
Durham River and City
Durham, County Durham
The circuit is a mix of paved and off-road, leaning towards paved surfaces for roughly two-thirds of the distance.
Stanley - Annfield Plain
Tanfield Manor, England
Following the railway path from the path on West View Gardens to Annfield Plain and back.
Weardale Way North
Durham, England
Starting from Framwelgate Way and following the main path out to Brasside Pond, then following the old railway path and Frankland Lane back.
Langley Park Railway Path East Loop
Langley Park, England
Starting on the railway path just east of Front Street and looping round Ushaw House and Bearpark, returning via the railway path.
Peninsula & Pelaw Loop
City of Durham, County Durham
A flat, fast river run linking Durham's two big meanders.
West from South Hylton
Sunderland, England
Starting from Offerton Lane and following the River Wear to Cox Green, then returning via the old railway path.
Durham River Loop
Durham, England
Starting on Pelaw Leazes Lane and following the River Wear to Framwellgate Bridge, crossing and following the other side back to Kingsgate…
Lyons Country Park
Sunderland, England
Starting from a lane just off Station Road and looping round Hetton Lyons Country Park via Salters Lane and Great Eppleton.
Tesco loop
Belmont, County Durham
The route is gently undulating, offering enough variation to keep the run interesting without any sustained climbs.
Durham SE River Loop
Durham, England
A loop of the River Wear, starting from the North side of Baths Bridge, crossing at Shincliffe Bridge and returning on the other side of…
South Hylton Loop
Sunderland, England
Starting from South Hylton Metro Station and following the Metro line to the road, where it picks up the River Wear south east to Stony…
Watergate Forest Park
Gateshead, England
A loop around Watergate Forest Park starting and finishing where path leaves south end of Watergate Forest Park car park.
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